Outreach Worker

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The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honoring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.

We are pleased to announce that we have been successful in securing funding and are now looking to recruit staff to join dedicated multi-disciplinary teams across the country to support rough sleepers with harm reduction and to engagement in treatment and will sit within drug and alcohol treatment services.

As part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities  & Local Government

funding package for 43 areas with the highest numbers of people sleeping rough, CGL services have been involved in developing funding proposals along with other stakeholders.  

We're seeking a dedicated Homelessness Outreach Worker to join our Liverpool team.engaging with rough sleepers with the aim of moving them into more settled lifestyles. 

Where: Liverpool 

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 per year dependant on experience 

Contract Type: Permanent  

*Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. 

Change, Grow, Live services and staff will provide wraparound support to individuals who are rough sleepers and will work directly with emergency accommodation to support the staff with this group of people. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals and friendly faces to help support people in leading healthier lives.  

You will focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and substance misuse. You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions. Some knowledge of one or more of the following is required:     

Homelessness  

Mental health  

Criminal Justice System  

Substance misuse  

About the Role: 

• Going on outreach shifts; these include in all weathers on early mornings, nights, and weekends.

• Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral 
• Engaging with individuals experiencing rough sleeping and people involved in street-based activity.

• Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community 

• Promoting carer, service user and community involvement 
• Working with partner agencies to support people using services to access accommodation, physical and mental health services, substance use services, benefits etc.

• Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self-determination 

Ready to Begin Your Journey with Change Grow Live?

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.

• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 

• Contributory pension scheme 

• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 

• A friendly and supportive team 

• Training, career development & progression opportunities 

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.